State-of-the-Art Overview on Polymer/POSS Nanocomposite

ABSTRACT

Research into polymer containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane has been expanded during the past years, enlightening new categories of polymer/polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane nanocomposite and unanticipated applications. These hybrids own superior structural and functional properties (strength, thermal stability, optical features, low toxicity, biocompatibility) due to nanometer size of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. The state of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-reinforced polymeric [poly(methyl methacrylate, poly(vinyl chloride), polyurethane, polyamide, epoxy, and poly(ethylene glycol)] systems are reviewed in this article. Physical blending, covalent bonding, and chemical cross-linking have been used to provide excellent reinforcement. A comprehensive coverage of various appliances of polymer/polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane nanocomposite has been given particularly aerospace, semiconducting material, biomedical, and textile industry.

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KEYWORDS:

• Aerospace
• poly(methyl methacrylate)
• POSS
• reinforcement
• textile